About the MHIRT Program
Increase Your Research Knowledge & Experience
Through firsthand experience, learn about
biomedical, clinical, and/or biobehavioral
research methodologies; research ethics; and
cultural aspects affecting the production of
scientific knowledge.
Develop Relationships with Mentors
Receive mentorship and counseling regarding your
research career, especially research addressing
health disparities, from outstanding US and
foreign scientists.
Enhance Scientific and Intercultural
Skills
Through international exposure, students are
able to expand cultural perspectives and thus
learn to effectively function as a scientist in
multi-cultural and global environments. Students
will:
- Learn different ways of thinking.
- Write and present a comprehensive
scientific literature review paper.
- Graduate students may conduct multi-site
research, present at scientific conferences,
and publish scientific articles.
Award Provisions:
- Monthly stipend
- Living Allowance
- Round-trip airfare to and from foreign
laboratory site
